1975 Seat 124 vs. 2007 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avensis is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Seat 124 would be higher. At 2,230 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avensis (175 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1975 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 680 kg more than 1975 Seat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Toyota Avensis (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Seat 124 | 2007 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 124 | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2710 mm |
